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By Kinderlin Mannies

  Most high school students plan on going to a Junior College or a University. However, most people don’t think about all the steps one must take to get into a prestigious college. That is why there are programs such as Upward Bound to assist the youth in discovering their future. This program helps thousands of teenagers find and apply to colleges all over the country.
  How might one get into such an amazing program? The selection criteria are based on several factors including academic need, motivation for success and the desire to go to college. Students needing financial assistance or who are potential first-generation college graduates receive special consideration. If any student at Q.H.S or Plumas Co. meets any of these criteria, and would like to join Upward Bound, he or she should talk to Steven Vierra, Sarah Rose or Kinderlin Mannies. They will assist you with the application process.
  This program was introduced to Plumas County at Feather River College in September of 2003. It is closely related to the well-known TRIO program.  These programs benefit the youth in many different ways. Upward Bound betters students’ educations by helping them in literature, composition, mathematics, and science. But even more importantly, it shows what a college student’s lifestyle is really like.

Upward Bound is a year-round program. Many Saturday classes are held during the school year. During the summer, Upward Bound students attend FRC classes full time and live in the dorms. But this program isn’t all about academics; it’s also to help a student better his or her own social skills and have a good time learning. One Upward Bound student said, “The one thing I liked the most about Upward Bound is when we were in class we didn’t just sit in a class room. Even our English class we went outside to learn. I found it more fun and it kept me interested in the work.” This is one of the most beneficial things about this program; you learn, and you have a good time doing it. The students go on many fun but informative field trips, such as working at the fishery, and stream surveying local streams.
  If you are one of these people hoping to go to college, and need a little assistance look into this program. It truly does help many students find a path to start their future. The program also educates students about financial aid, F.A.F.S.A., grants, and other ways to pay for college. “Everyone should at least look into this program, not only is it a blast but it helped me find a way to go to college, and be successful in life.” said a senior in the Upward Bound program. Take this students advice and join this program and start planning your future.

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The Region V Honor Band was held on November 18^th and 19^th,2005 at Chico State in Chico, Cal. The following students were selected by their music teacher, Bob Gilberti, to participate in the band:

On Flute- Melodie Bennett
Alto Sax- Alexis Fuller
Clarinet- Neil Monroe
Trombone- Chase Ramirez
String Bass- Christopher Retallack